Expert in Cold Reading, Persuasion, Mentalism, Communication Strategy and Corporate Speaking

Who is Ian Rowland and what does he do?

Ian Rowland is an internationally renowned speaker, trainer and author based in London, United Kingdom. He offers corporate training, keynote speaking, and one-to-one training in areas such as communication, persuasion, cold reading and mentalism. He has worked with clients such as Google, Coca-Cola, Accenture and the FBI.

What types of services does Ian Rowland offer?

Ian provides corporate training sessions, workshops, keynote speeches and private training  (both in-person and virtual). His key subjects include people skills and inter-personal communication, persuasion, creative problem-solving, cold reading, sales psychology and mentalism.

What is cold reading and how is it useful in business?

The term ‘cold reading’ is normally used to refer to the psychic industry. In essence, it means ‘how to talk to people as if you’re psychic’. It’s basically a set of remarkable patterns and ways of talking to people that can create the feeling of profound psychic insight. Surprising as it may seem, it’s possible to take some of these strategies and apply them, in an ethically positive way, to other contexts that have nothing to do with ‘telling fortunes’. For example, they can help you to build instant rapport, establish credibility and sell goods or services. Among other things, you’ll learn how to make seemingly accurate statements to a complete stranger and never be wrong!

Where is Ian Rowland based?

Ian is based in London, UK. He offers in-person services throughout the UK and internationally, as well as online coaching and virtual events for global clients.

Can Ian work with virtual teams?

Yes. Ian offers coaching and workshops via Zoom, Teams, and other virtual platforms. His online training is interactive, engaging, and tailored for remote or hybrid workforces.

What are Ian Rowland’s most popular training subjects?

Popular subjects include:

• People Joy (the art, power and magic of successful conversations)

• The Practical Persuasion Method (PPM) for sales and any situations in which you’d like to be more persuasive 

• Cold Reading for Business

• Creative Problem-solving

• Mentalism (the type of magic that looks like mindreading)

Can Ian Customise His Content To Suit My Specific Needs/Goals?

Yes. In fact, Ian insists on it! He doesn’t do pre-packaged same-every-time talks or training. Every keynote, workshop, and training session is specifically tailored to your goals, your audience and your preferences. 

What makes Ian Rowland different from other corporate speakers and trainers?

Ian is unique. 

He has extensive experience in industry, having completed projects in almost every service and manufacturing sector. (He has helped companies to sell everything from glue, shoes and cheese to bread, bicycles and bathrooms, painkillers, pet food and plastic pipes!)

He has senior management experience, being the former UK Head of Sales & Marketing for a global IT company.

He has run his own successful business for over 25 years.

He is a successful writer and author with several notable titles to his name.

He is the world’s foremost authority on cold reading. 

He is a seasoned international performer and entertainer, and a gold star member of the Magic Circle in London.

No one else offers Ian’s combination of expertise, experience, practical skills and entertainment value.

Ian combines deep psychological insight with theatrical flair. He uses mentalism, humour, and live audience interaction to make every session memorable and practical. His background in writing, performance, and corporate consulting sets him apart from typical trainers.

How long are the sessions?

Typical Timings

Keynotes range from 15 to 90 minutes. 
Corporate training events typically run 1 to 3 hours. 
Conference presentations can run from 1 hour to an entire day.
Private training can be booked for a half day, full day, or as a virtual session.

How do I book Ian Rowland or request a quote?

Fill out the form below or on the home page to discuss availability, pricing, or customized packages. Early booking is recommended as Ian’s calendar fills quickly.

Where can I learn cold reading techinques?

Ian rowland can teach cold reading techniques in North London, London, Soho, Greater Manchester, West Midlands Conurbation, West Yorkshire Urban Area, Glasgow, Liverpool, South Hampshire, Tyneside, Nottingham, Sheffield, Bristol, Belfast, Leicester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Brighton and Hove, Bournemouth/Poole, Teesside, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Sunderland, Birkenhead, Reading, Kingston upon Hull, Preston, Newport, Swansea, Southend-on-Sea, Derby, Plymouth, Luton, Milton Keynes, Barnsley, Norwich, Aberdeen, Northampton, Oxford, Dundee, York, Cambridge and all over the world.